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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

140121 v.5 Associate Degree in Fine Art

AssocDArt(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This course develops levels of competence in conceptualising, observing and analysing visual information to express visual images in a variety of media. It is interdisciplinary in nature and encourages consideration of the potential for incorporating conceptual and technical approaches from a variety of sources. Students focus on creative work in a variety of disciplines including painting, fibre or textiles, printmaking, sculpture, installation and performance.

Course Entry Requirements/Prequisites

Interview and folio, as required. STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Note

Students may be required to participate in field trips and/or short term internships during semester or in the mid-semester breaks.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is two years' full-time or equivalent part-time study at Curtin University.

Course Organisation

The course has a common first year to introduce the basic concepts and philosophy of contemporary visual arts practice and provide an initial experience in all of the major studio disciplines taught within the Department. This enables those with a limited previous experience in fine art, visual arts or crafts practice to explore a wider range of art practice and to make a choice of major and minor studies in second year. Alternatively, the first year allows those with some prior training to develop an understanding of alternative forms of contemporary practice as a stimulus for new directions and learning. In second year, students elect a major studio area, a visual culture unit and a visual research unit. All are encouraged to undertake units offered by other teaching schools on the Kalgoorlie campus.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. Some units within this course may have a field component, for which costs may be incurred.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
1782 v.8   Art and Visual Culture 192 3.0 25.0
311485 v.2   Drawing 191 3.0 25.0
311922 v.1   Engaging in the Humanities 100 3.0 25.0
312409 v.1   Art Studio Research - Methods and Materials 191 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1780 v.9   Historical Issues in Art and Design 192 3.0 25.0
311486 v.2   Art Studio Research - Methods and Materials 192 3.5 25.0
311927 v.1   The Design Experience 100 3.0 25.0
311928 v.1   Art and Creativity 100 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12944 v.5   Art Visual Research 291 3.0 25.0
311364 v.3   History and Theory of Art and Design 291 3.0 25.0
313320 v.1   Art Studio Research - Strategies and Materials 291 3.0 25.0
313321 v.1   Art Studio Research - Concept and Process 291 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
12946 v.5   Art Visual Research 292 3.0 25.0
311365 v.3   History and Theory of Art and Design 292 3.0 25.0
313322 v.1   Art Studio Research - Development and Extension 292 3.0 25.0
313324 v.1   Art Project 292 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1       Y  
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 2       Y  

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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